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Alice Finney

Alice Finney

Jun 12, 2017

FINNEY On June 12, 2017, Alice J. Finney went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus. Born November 7, 1940 in South Charleston, Ohio; she was a daughter to Roy and Bertha Banion. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Tom Finney; daughter Melissa (James) Chaffin of McConnelsville, sons Randy "Bo" Finney and Mitch (Christina) Finney both of London;...

James Bussey

James Bussey

Jun 11, 2017

BUSSEY James "Jim" Everett Bussey, 78, of London died on June 11, 2017 at London Health and Rehab. Born on December 23, 1938 he was a son to Walter and Lois (McClaskey) Bussey.é

Marilyn  Juanita Davis

Marilyn Juanita Davis

Jun 10, 2017

DAVIS Marilyn Juanita (Stinnett) Davis, 88, of London died Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Grove City.Born November 16, 1928 in Nashville, TN; she was a daughter of Fenton and Mary Louise (Hirst) Stinnett.Marilyn had worked for Madison Landmark (Ohio Processors) before retiring in 2004 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her children Linda Susan...

Janice  Ann Brumfield

Janice Ann Brumfield

Jun 8, 2017

BRUMFIELD Janice Ann Brumfield, 81, of Springfield, formerly of London; died Thursday, June 8, 2017 in Springfield.Born July 23, 1935 in Gallia County; she was a daughter of Lawrence and Faye (Puckett) Sanders. Janice had worked for London City Schools for 21 years before retiring in 1987. She also attended the Northridge United Methodist Church and had been a former...

Mary  Lou Davis

Mary Lou Davis

Jun 4, 2017

DAVIS Mary Lou Davis, 89, of London; died Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Darby Glen Nursing Home, Hilliard.Born May 30, 1928 in Franklin County; she was a daughter of Thomas Lee and Thelma Juanita (Kober) Crompton.Mary Lou had been a supervisor with Matco Industries and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Survivors include her...

Helen Roddy

Helen Roddy

Jun 3, 2017

RODDY Helen Roddy, 93, of London died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Madison Health. She was born June 19, 1923 in Butte, Montana, the daughter of Roy P. and Sarah Heyman Morris. Helen was a longtime faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of London and the Indian Lake Community Church in Russells Point, Ohio.She lived her faith and, over...

Ralph  J. Shipley

Ralph J. Shipley

May 31, 2017

SHIPLEY Ralph J. Shipley, 86, of London died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in his residence. Born February 17, 1931 in West Jefferson; he was a son of Dewey and Nora (Miller) Shipley. A life long farmer; Ralph had also been a manager at a London fertilizer plant and warehouse manager at UAW in Lilly Chapel. An avid hunter and fisherman,...

Gary Miller

Gary Miller

May 28, 2017

Miller Gary "Gus" M. Miller, 76 of London, died at 10:11 a.m. Sunday, May 28th, 2017 at his home in London.Born July 20th, 1940 in Lebanon, Ohio.He was the son of Ivan R. Miller and Maxine E. Miller.Gary was a retired Methodist Minister with churches in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Ohio.An avid golfer, Gary spent his free time on the...

Connie  Sue (Jackson)  Payne

Connie Sue (Jackson) Payne

May 17, 2017

PAYNE (JACKSON) Connie Sue (Jackson) Payne, 59, of London died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Columbus. Born June 25, 1957 in London; she was a daughter of Robert Ray and Audrey Ann (Lane) Jackson. Connie had worked at Matco in London. Survivors include her sister Eva Jackson of London; brothers Clarence Edward Jackson of London, James Davis of Mt. Sterling...

Elizabeth Sparks

Elizabeth Sparks

May 17, 2017

SPARKS Elizabeth (Libby) Sparks, born June 22, 1957, died at 5:19 AM, May 17, 2017 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She married her high school sweetheart, Ernie Sparks on September 13, 1980. She was preceded in death by parents, Robert Leonard Henson and Ruth Elizabeth (Puckett) Henson, sister Terry Lynn Rogers and brother Robert Leonard Henson.She is...

Daryl  Roy Conwell

Daryl Roy Conwell

May 15, 2017

CONWELL Daryl Roy Conwell, 49, of Springfield died Monday, May 15, 2017 in his residence. Born March 6, 1968 in London; he was a son of Norita (Meadows) and James Conwell. Daryl had been a self-employed painter. Survivors include his wife of 25 years Jeri Lee (Evans) Conwell; son Corbin Michael Conwell; step son Corey Wayne (Megan) Gartin, step daughter...

Pauline  L. Drummond

Pauline L. Drummond

May 11, 2017

DRUMMOND Pauline L. Drummond, 94, of Marysville, died Thursday, May 11, 2017. Born September 28, 1922 in London; she was a daughter of George Richard and Dorothy (Moore) Lightle. She is survived by her son Steve (Brenda) Drummond of Marysville; grandchildren Darcy (Austin) Haney and Leigh (Joseph Cash) Jones of Marysville, Robert (Jaclyn) Drummond of West Jefferson and Joel (Arlene)...

Beatrice Mcnamara

Beatrice Mcnamara

May 10, 2017

McNAMARA Beatrice "Bea" A. McNamara, 76, of London; died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in Springfield. Born October 5, 1940 in South Charleston; she was a daughter of Bonnie Merle (Cunningham) and Kenneth Ott. Bea was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in London, where she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society and had also been a member...

Richard  "Dickie" Howard

Richard "Dickie" Howard

May 8, 2017

HOWARD Richard "Dickie" Howard, 68, of London; died Monday, May 8, 2017.Born March 21, 1949 in London; he was a son of John William and Rose Christina (Harris) Howard. A member of the First Baptist Church of London; Dickie enjoyed music, coloring and going to workshop.Survivors include his brothers and sisters John W. Howard, Deborah J. Lowery, David E. Howard,...

Christopher Carter

Christopher Carter

May 2, 2017

CARTER Christopher "Chris" Carter, 51, of London, Ohio won his battle with cancer on May 2, 2017 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born April 18, 1966 in London; he was the son of William and Anne (Goodson) Carter. Chris graduated from London High School in 1985 and Clark State University in 1986 with his Ohio Peace...

James Smouse

James Smouse

Apr 28, 2017

SMOUSE James R. Smouse, 36, of Springfield, Ohio died unexpectedly on Friday, April 28, 2017 in his residence.Born February 8, 1981 in London; he was a son of Michael and Elaine (Angel) Smouse and had been employed at Custom Tires in Springfield, Ohio.Survivors include his daughter Alexis and fiancee' Amber Secondd; father Michael; brothers Ryan Barret and Michael L. (Amber)...

William H. "Bill" Crain

William H. "Bill" Crain

Apr 27, 2017

CRAIN William H. "Bill" Crain, 72, of South Vienna, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Springfield Regional Medical Center.Born November 19, 1944 in Urbana; he was a son to Christian and Matilda "Tillie" (Castle) Crain. Bill had been married to Judy Mae (Sparks) Crain for 46 years before her death in 2011 and he retired from Forward Trucking Service...

Joe  W. Crawford,  Sr.

Joe W. Crawford, Sr.

Apr 22, 2017

CRAWFORD Joe W. Crawford, Sr, 56, of Urbana, died Saturday, April 22, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Born January 1, 1961 in Springfield; he was a son of Charles W. and Carolyn Jayne (Cox) Crawford.Survivors include his brothers Chuck Crawford, Bill Crawford and Rob (Julie) Crawford; sons Joey (Jessica) Crawford, Jr., Chris (Karah) Crawford and Bill Crawford; grandchildren:Isaiah,...

Donald Lee "Scooter" Gordon

Donald Lee "Scooter" Gordon

Apr 20, 2017

GORDON Donald Lee "Scooter" Gordon, 70, of London died Thursday, April 20, 2017 in West Jefferson. Born December 20, 1946 in Windber, PA; he was a son of Jack and Ivy (Younkins) Gordon. Don had worked many years for Don Casto doing construction, after which he worked at Madison Plains Schools. Also an ordained minister, Don had been very active...

Rickey Sargent

Rickey Sargent

Apr 16, 2017

SARGENT Rickey Allen Sargent, 63, of Washington Court House, died Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Fayette County Memorial Hospital.Born November 20, 1953 in Columbus; he was a son of Harley and Mildred Sue (Harsh) Sargent. An avid hunter and fisherman; Rickey had been in blacktop most of his life working for Harsh's Blacktop and Chemcote. Survivors include his wife Donna...